A Christian Directory

Name: A Christian Directory
Author: Richard Baxter

A Christian directory, or, A sum of practical theology and cases of conscience directing Christians how to use their knowledge and faith, how to improve all helps and means, and to perform all duties, how to overcome temptations, and to escape or mortify every sin : in four parts ... / by Richard Baxter.A Christian directory, or, A summ of practical theologie and cases of conscience directing Christians how to use their knowledge and faith, how to improve all helps and means, and to perform all duties, how to overcome temptations, and to escape or mortifie every sin : in four parts ... / by Richard Baxter.

Richard Baxter 1615–1691London: printed by Robert White for Nevill Simmons, 1673

[35], 929, [5], 214 p., [1] leaf of plates : port. · 1.2M words · Wing B1219 · ESTC R21847

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Direction 4. That thy understanding may be enlightened, and thy heart renewed, be much and serious¹ in Reading the Word of God, and those Books that are fitted to men in an unconverted state, and especially in hearing the plain and searching preaching of the word.

Direction 4. THat thy understanding may be enlightned, and thy heart renewed, be much and serious¹ in Reading the Word of God, and those Books that are fitted tomen in an unconverted state, and especially in hearing the plain and searching preaching of the word.

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§. 1. There is a heavenly light and power and Majesty in the Word of God, which in the serious Reading or hearing of it, may pierce the heart; and prick it, and open it, that corruption may go out, and grace come in. The Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple: The Statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart. Psal. 19. 7, 8. Moreover by them it is that we are warned, and in keeping of them there is great reward, ver. 11. The Eunuch was Reading the Scripture, when Philip was sent to expound it to him for his conversion, Acts 8. The preaching of Peter did prick many thousands to the heart to their conversion. Acts 2. 37. The heart of Lydia was opened to attend to the preaching of Paul, Acts 16. 14. The word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit,

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A Christian Directory

Direction 4. That thy understanding may be enlightened, and thy heart renewed, be much and serious¹ in Reading the Word of God, and those Books that are fitted to men in an unconverted state, and especially in hearing the plain and searching preaching of the word.

Direction 4. THat thy understanding may be enlightned, and thy heart renewed, be much and serious¹ in Reading the Word of God, and those Books that are fitted tomen in an unconverted state, and especially in hearing the plain and searching preaching of the word.

Direction 5. F thou wouldst not be destitute of saving Grace, let thy Reason be exercised about the¹ matters of thy salvation, in some proportion of frequent, sober, serious Thoughts, as thou art convinced the weight of the matter doth require.

Direction 6. Suffer not the Devil by company, pleasure or worldly business to divert or hinder thee¹ from these serious Considerations.

Direction 6. SUffer not the Devil by company, pleasure or worldly business to divert or hinder thee¹ from these serious Considerations.

Direction 7. IF thou wouldst be converted and saved, be not a malicious or peevish enemy to those¹ that would convert and save thee: Be not angry with them that tell thee of thy sin or duty, as if they did thee wrong or hurt.

Direction 7. IF thou wouldst be converted and saved, be not a malicious or pievish enemy to those¹ that would convert and save thee: Be not angry with them that tell thee of thy sin or duty, as if they did thee wrong or hurt.

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Reformers309

Puritans1,782

Westminster Assembly24

Evangelicals36

Direction 4. That thy understanding may be enlightened, and thy heart renewed, be much and serious1 in Reading the Word of God, and those Books that are fitted to men in an unconverted state, and especially in hearing the plain and searching preaching of the word.

Direction 4. THat thy understanding may be enlightned, and thy heart renewed, be much and serious1 in Reading the Word of God, and those Books that are fitted tomen in an unconverted state, and especially in hearing the plain and searching preaching of the word.

Direction 5. F thou wouldst not be destitute of saving Grace, let thy Reason be exercised about the1 matters of thy salvation, in some proportion of frequent, sober, serious Thoughts, as thou art convinced the weight of the matter doth require.

Direction 6. Suffer not the Devil by company, pleasure or worldly business to divert or hinder thee1 from these serious Considerations.

Direction 6. SUffer not the Devil by company, pleasure or worldly business to divert or hinder thee1 from these serious Considerations.

Direction 7. IF thou wouldst be converted and saved, be not a malicious or peevish enemy to those1 that would convert and save thee: Be not angry with them that tell thee of thy sin or duty, as if they did thee wrong or hurt.

Direction 7. IF thou wouldst be converted and saved, be not a malicious or pievish enemy to those1 that would convert and save thee: Be not angry with them that tell thee of thy sin or duty, as if they did thee wrong or hurt.

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Direction 4. That thy understanding may be enlightened, and thy heart renewed, be much and serious¹ in Reading the Word of God, and those Books that are fitted to men in an unconverted state, and especially in hearing the plain and searching preaching of the word.

Direction 4. THat thy understanding may be enlightned, and thy heart renewed, be much and serious¹ in Reading the Word of God, and those Books that are fitted tomen in an unconverted state, and especially in hearing the plain and searching preaching of the word.

Direction 5. F thou wouldst not be destitute of saving Grace, let thy Reason be exercised about the¹ matters of thy salvation, in some proportion of frequent, sober, serious Thoughts, as thou art convinced the weight of the matter doth require.

Direction 6. Suffer not the Devil by company, pleasure or worldly business to divert or hinder thee¹ from these serious Considerations.

Direction 6. SUffer not the Devil by company, pleasure or worldly business to divert or hinder thee¹ from these serious Considerations.

Direction 7. IF thou wouldst be converted and saved, be not a malicious or peevish enemy to those¹ that would convert and save thee: Be not angry with them that tell thee of thy sin or duty, as if they did thee wrong or hurt.

Direction 7. IF thou wouldst be converted and saved, be not a malicious or pievish enemy to those¹ that would convert and save thee: Be not angry with them that tell thee of thy sin or duty, as if they did thee wrong or hurt.